Fuzz and Buzz: Solar Seed Mix

Ernst Conservation Seeds, the largest producer of native grass and wildflower seeds in the eastern United States, has partnered with Ernst Pollinator Service, a leader in pollinator establishment in all types of habitats, and the American Solar Grazing Association (ASGA), a non-profit trade organization devoted to promoting the grazing of sheep on solar installations, to develop the Fuzz & Buzz Seed Mixes.

They were first sold in 2020. They are designed for solar sites in the US Northeast.

The Standard Mix is more affordable for some budgets but typically will not meet Pollinator Scorecard requirements. The Premium Mix should meet seed mix requirements for most pollinator scorecards (check your requirements) and offer a higher level of species diversity.

The seed mixes should be ordered directly from Ernst Conservation Seeds. Quantities needed will depend on your seeding method and other details of the solar site you are planning, please consult with Ernst.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the mix will be donated to the ASGA in support of its mission.

Fuzz and Buzz Mix Standard

Mix Composition

26.4% Lolium perenne, 'Crave', Tetraploid (Perennial Ryegrass, ‘Crave’, Tetraploid)
18.9% Dactylis glomerata, 'Pennlate' (Orchardgrass, ‘Pennlate’)
18.9% Festuca elatior (Meadow Fescue)
18.9% Poa pratensis, 'Troy' (Kentucky Bluegrass, ‘Troy’ (pasture type))
5.7% Trifolium hybridum (Alsike Clover)
5.7% Trifolium pratense, Medium, Variety Not Stated (Red Clover, Medium, Variety Not Stated)
1.3% Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Oxeye Daisy)
1.3% Cichorium intybus (Blue Chicory)
1.1% Lotus corniculatus, 'Leo' (Bird’s Foot Trefoil, ‘Leo’)
0.9% Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf Coreopsis)
0.9% Solidago juncea, PA Ecotype (Early Goldenrod, PA Ecotype)

General Product Information:

Item Number: ERNMX-146
Product Categories: Forage & Pasture Sites
Seeding Rate: Expect to apply about 26.5 lbs per acre.

Download the datasheet - Fuzz_and_Buzz_Mix

Price: $6.64/lb

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Fuzz and Buzz Mix Premium

Mix Composition

25.0% Lolium perenne, 'Crave', Tetraploid (Perennial Ryegrass,
‘Crave’, Tetraploid)
17.7% Dactylis glomerata, 'Pennlate' (Orchardgrass, ‘Pennlate’)
17.7% Festuca elatior (Meadow Fescue)
17.7% Poa pratensis, 'Ginger' (Kentucky Bluegrass, ‘Ginger’ (pasture type))
5.4% Trifolium hybridum (Alsike Clover)
5.4% Trifolium pratense, Medium, Variety Not Stated (Red Clover, Medium, Variety Not Stated)
4.9% Trifolium incarnatum, Variety Not Stated (Crimson Clover, Variety Not Stated)
1.3% Chrysanthemum leucanthemum (Oxeye Daisy)
1.3% Cichorium intybus (Blue Chicory)
1.1% Lotus corniculatus, 'Leo' (Bird’s Foot Trefoil, ‘Leo’)
0.8% Aster prenanthoides, PA Ecotype (Zigzag Aster, PA Ecotype)
0.4% Coreopsis lanceolata (Lanceleaf Coreopsis)
0.4% Solidago nemoralis, PA Ecotype (Gray Goldenrod, PA Ecotype)
0.4% Tradescantia ohiensis, PA Ecotype (Ohio Spiderwort, PA Ecotype)
0.4% Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)
0.1% Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)